Identity-Aware Proxy Session Replay: Full Visibility Without Breaking Security

The screen lights up with a session replay that shows every click, every keystroke, every login — captured through an Identity-Aware Proxy without breaking security.

Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) Session Replay is the missing link between robust access control and complete operational visibility. It works by sitting inline as your gateway, verifying identity at every request. Once authenticated, it records the full interaction between the user and the protected application. This capture is not a generic screen recording. It is a cryptographically tied, identity-linked transcript of actions, bound to session metadata that proves who did what, when, and from where.

With IAP session replay, every session becomes both a controlled access point and an auditable record. Engineers and security teams can watch the replay to investigate incidents, review workflow issues, or comply with audit demands. The data isn’t siloed; it integrates with SIEM tools, alerting systems, and automated incident response pipelines.

At a technical level, the Identity-Aware Proxy establishes mutual TLS, continuously checks identity via OIDC or SAML, and enforces role-based controls. While the app handles its business logic, the proxy logs each HTTP request-response cycle, the interactive commands, and UI events. The replay then reconstructs the full session flow in a way that is precise, property-rich, and tamper-evident.

For zero trust architectures, this turns the proxy from a checkpoint into a complete forensic tool. You gain the power to verify exactly what happened during a privileged session without loosening access boundaries. No blind spots, no dependency on the app’s own logging detail.

Identity-Aware Proxy Session Replay is more than a troubleshooting tool. It is a security control, a compliance mechanism, and a truth source that survives environment changes. When implemented correctly, it keeps the access layer tight and the operational layer clear.

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